Better defense has been a deciding factor in Ohio State's four-game win streak with the Buckeyes allowing just 59.5 points per contest in their last four regular-season games.
Through 27 games this campaign, Ohio State allowed 75.9 points per contest. During their four-game winning streak to close the regular season, the Buckeyes allowed 59.5.
Entering the Big Ten Tournament fighting to get back on the NCAA Tournament bubble and playing as red-hot as their scarlet jerseys, defense has been perhaps the top difference-maker for the Buckeyes late this season. Nebraska found the most success against Ohio State during the winning streak on the offensive end, grabbing 69 points. Still, even in that victory, the Buckeyes held the Huskers to 34% shooting in the final 20 minutes.A 22-2 advantage in fast break points off a season-high 14 steals against Michigan fueled afor Ohio State over its archrival on March 3. Before Diebler took over, the Buckeyes averaged a meager 5.8 fast break points per game, 333rd in college basketball.
Among the defenders who stood out the most to Diebler against Rutgers was center Felix Okpara. The big man, who is now on a 38-game streak with at least one block, racked up three rejections and eight rebounds. He added 10 points on the opposite end.
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